Quarterback Phillip Sims, a 6-foot-1, 209-pound native of Chesapeake, Va., said he would sign with the Crimson Tide for the 2010 class. Sims is the team's eighth commit.

A pro-style quarterback, Sims is rated as a four-star player by Rivals.com and Scout.com. Rivals.com has him ranked 52nd overall, while Scout.com has him 29th.

Sims is Alabama's second QB commit, both of whom have the last name Sims. That's funny. He's not related to that guy, nor is he the former Giants quarterback.

Sims also had offers from Virginia Tech, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia and a whole bunch of others.

"I talked to Coach (Jim) McElwain about the offense," Sims told TI's recruiting reporters, following a recent trip to T-Town. "We broke down the offense and I like it. It's a lot of the same things we do at my high school, so I already have a feel for what Alabama does. I feel comfortable with the offense and how I fit into it."

Sims said he was told he'd be the only QB signee in 2010. After he made his choice, he talked to Rivals.com about Saban's reaction.

"When I told Coach Saban my decision, he was pretty estatic and told me he was happy to have me," Sims said. "I am solid with my decision. Alabama is where I am going."